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EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE COUNCIL 2473 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA January 2020 Founded May 20, 1923 Number 7

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE The opening days of January may be cold

and nature bleak, but our church still glows

warm with the peace and joy of Christmas. I

hope this Christmastide finds you and your

family joyful and at peace. We dedicate the

New Year to Mary on the January 1st

Solemnity honoring her as Mother of God;

and on January 7, the Solemnity of Epiphany,

we rejoice with her, as her Son is adored by

the three Wise Men. I will now allow the

taking down of Christmas decorations and

putting you tree out for curbside recycling.

EDW welcomes the New Year with our annual New Year’s Eve Party

at the Council Home. We prepare for the March for Life and it is easy

to fall back into the normal, pre- Christmas routines.

How is this year going to be different then the last? Sure it’s a new

decade. But do you want to come upon Christmas next year in a new

place, taking stock of what goals you accomplished in 2020. Like

many, I set New Year’s Resolutions. A few years back I came across

the best way I found to set goals for the upcoming year.

Most people say they want to change. Get Fit. Get a new job. Start a

new hobby. But here’s the thing. Most of us won’t actually do any of

that. Setting goals for yourself is absolutely the right thing to do, but just

having good intentions alone changes nothing. You can make

resolutions all you want—but a resolution without a plan is just wishful

thinking. So, how can you stick with your goals throughout the year?

Make SMART goals.

There are five building blocks that will help you reach your

SMART goals:

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-Sensitive

S – Specific

What do you want to achieve? Get down to the nitty-gritty with it. Just

saying you want to lose weight won’t cut it. Instead try, “I’d like to drop

20 pounds and be able to do at least 20 sit-ups in a row without passing

out.” Watch for any roadblocks that could keep you from reaching your

goal, and make a plan to get around them.

Questions to ask yourself: Who does my goal involve? What am

I trying to accomplish here? When and why do I want to make this

goal happen?

M – Measurable

If you know your ultimate goal is to pay off $24,000 of debt in the

next year that means you have to pay $2,000 a month to reach that goal

(or about $460 a week). Break your goal into doable chunks. Give

yourself daily, weekly and monthly steps. Focus on those, accomplish

one, then head on to the next one.

Questions to ask yourself: How long will it take to reach my goal?

How do I know when I’ve reached my goal?

A – Achievable

Is your goal realistic? Do you have the ability to do it? What about

the skills or tools you need to reach it? If not, no shame. Just change

your goal to something you can accomplish. You don’t want easy-to-

reach goals though. Stretch yourself! But don’t chase after something

that will wind up discouraging you in the long run.

Questions to ask yourself: Do I have the resources to achieve my

goals? If the answer is no, what am I missing?

R – Relevant

Does the goal fit with the overall plan you have? If your goal is to

learn the art of origami and you have room for a new hobby, great!

But if you have plenty of hobbies, think about spending that energy

elsewhere. And don’t forget to figure out what your why is. Your why

could be something like, “I want to go on dates with my spouse twice

a month to invest in and strengthen our relationship.” Why you want

to do something is powerful.

Questions to ask yourself: Is the goal within reach? Is it reachable

with the time and resources I have? Why do I want to reach this goal?

T – Time-Sensitive

Set a time limit—because you need a finish line. Take that goal of

yours, create a plan, and break it all the way down to daily activities.

Then, give yourself a deadline. For example, “I’d like to lose 20 pounds

by December 31.” To lose 20 pounds, calculate things like how many

times you need to work out each week and daily calorie intake.

It is recommended you set goals for these seven significant areas of life:

Financial Goals: Start saving for retirement, get out of debt,

or use a monthly zero-based budget.

Spiritual Goals: Pick up a new devotional, start a daily

journal, or plug in to a group at your church.

Fitness Goals: Hit the gym more often, take the stairs, and

remember to eat your veggies.

Educational Goals: Go back to finish your degree, get your

MBA, or read a good book every month.

Family Goals: Plan one-on-one dates with your kids, have a

standing date night with your spouse, or make it a point to

call your mom and dad on Sunday nights.

Career Goals: Work toward a promotion or raise, learn something

new about your line of work, or polish up and send out resumés if

you’re looking for a new career path.

Social Goals: Say yes when someone invites you out to lunch or a

social gathering—or, for some of us, say no more often. Whatever

your goals for 2020, you can do it. Please take some time to give of

yourself this New Year. EDW always has opportunities to serve

your church and community. In December, let’s all look back at all

we have accomplished.

Happy New Year!

Mary Queen of Knights – Pray for us!

Vivat Jesus!

John J. Rovinski, Jr.

Grand Knight

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Grand Knight: John Rovinski, Jr. Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Giordano CICM .... 571 982 5902 Dep. Grand Knight: Jim Saenz ............... 703 638 0075 Chancellor: Scott Wanek ............................................... Fin. Secretary: Bill Wester ...................... 571 276 1410 Treasurer: James Tuomey ............................................. Recorder: John Dresden Advocate: Charles Feghali Warden: Paul Kozich Inside Guard: Bryant Gilbertson Trustees:

Art Gamotis, PGK ............... 703 448 0332 Steve McTeague, PGK ....... 703 969 1570 Joseph Baker IPGK ............ 808 333 9689

Fraternal Benefits Advisors Robert J. Canter Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF ..301 952 0180 Edward Imperati, CFP® ......................................... 703-677-6923 John Wilhelm, CPA ................................. 703 434 2345

Committee Chairmen: 6-Point Program: John Rovinski, Jr. Church Activities: Art Gamotis PGK ....... 703 448 0332 Community Acts.: John Cormany. .......... 703 876 4654 Council Activities: Art Gamotis ................ 703 448 0332 Fraternal Activities: Joe Baker ................ 808 333 9689 Youth Activities: David DeLoatche ......... 703 200 3949

Mike Bauer PGK ................. 703 204 9189 500 Club: Kevin Maguire Advertising: Rick Vranesh ....................... 571 214 9775 Blood Drive: Len Sese ............................ 703 641 4843 Charity: John Pfundstein ......................... 703 455 9112 Culture of Life: K.C.I.C.: Jim Holland PGK ...................... 703 533 1550 Knight Life Editor: John Rovinski, Jr. Kovar: Art Gamotis PGK ......................... 703 448 0332 Ladies U-Knighted: Jo Balsamo Wood .. 703 263 1185 Membership: Greg Strizek ...................... 703 346 4387 Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren .... 202 498 1638 Retention: Jim Holland ............................ 703 533 1550 Special Activities: Waiters: Bob Muschamp ......................... 703 237 8475

Columbus Club of Arlington 2019 Board Officers Grand Knight:John Rovinski, Jr. Dep. Grand Knight Jim Saenz ................ 703 638 0075 President: John O’Neill III ....................... 571 437 9415 Vice President: Greg Strizek ................... 703 346 4387 Secretary: Bill Wester FS ........................ 571 276 1410 Treasurer: Tom Maguire ......................... 703 314 5213 Asst. Treasurer: Jerry Garren PGK ........ 202 498 1638

Board Directors Bob Dannemiller FDD, PGK ....................703 685 3795 Bryant Porter ........................................... 202-213-8650 Brett Smith ..............................................703 489 3112 Charles Boone .........................................703 843 4248

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Knight Life is published monthly by the Edward Douglass White Council #2473, Knights of Columbus. 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207-1899. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Edward Douglass White Council or the Knights of Columbus. Comments should be directed to the Grand Knight. The 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207 property is owned and operated solely by the Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc.

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FOOD FOR FAMILIES

The goal of Food for Families is to ensure that as few as possible go to

bed hungry each night. The Knights of Columbus are committed to helping

end hunger through the Food for Families program, which has donated

millions of dollars and millions of pounds of food to the cause. Council and

parish families raise funds to support their local food pantries, food banks

and soup kitchens. Though in-kind donation of food is valuable, leaders of

hunger-relief organizations often comment that financial contributions can be

stretched even further and allow nonprofits to procure the exact items needed

by the organization and its clients. Thus fellow Knights, if you are involved

in a program of collecting food for a parish or community food pantry or

involved in the preparation/distribution/service of meals, send a note with the

particulars (name of organization, pounds of food collected, money donated,

person hours donated) to the Financial Secretary so that your

service/donation can be included with the Council’s 2019-2020 report.

Financial Secretary Bill Wester (right) presents the Food for Families plaque to Deputy Grand Knight Jim Saenz at the December Council meeting. During the last Fraternal Year 2018-2019, EDW Council donated $2390 to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) to assist needy families.

SICK AND IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember the following members and their families in your daily prayers. If

you have time, give them a call or drop them a note.

Norm Marcocci Paul Murphy Collin McGowan Jack Halpin

Bishop Paul Loverde Leo Maimome, PGK James Bishop

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January

Supper Club

Chinese Banquet

January 24, 2020

6:00pm – Cocktails

6:30pm – Dinner & Dancing

Soup Won Ton

Hot & Sour

Salad Bar Egg Rolls

Entrée Beef with Broccoli

General Tso Chicken

Kung Pao Shrimp

Fried Rice

Szechuan Green Beans

Dessert

Array of Cakes & Pies

Reservations by

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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Adults $15.00

Children $8.00

Seasoned Home Fries Cheesy Potato Casserole

French toast Sticks Regular or Cheesy Grits

Fried Apples Fresh Fruit Salad

Assorted Breakfast Breads &

Pastries Fruit Cobbler

Assorted Juices Coffee, Tea or Milk This is an all you can eat

Buffet

$5.00 – Children 10 and under

Tax and tip included in price

Free - Children 3 and under

Knights of Columbus

Omelets Cooked to Order

Belgium Waffle Station Scrambled Eggs Sausage Links Sausage Patties

Bacon Corned Beef Hash

Ham Scrapple

Sausage Gravy Chipped Beef

Home Style Biscuits

Family Breakfast January 19, 2020

$10.00 – Adults

9:00AM

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THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON

CATHOLIC CHARITIES:

THE ST. LUCY PROJECT OVERVIEW

During a year, EDW members regularly support the

Diocese of Arlington’s Catholic Charities. The mission

of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in

need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to

call the entire church and other people of good will to do

the same. This article will be the first in a series that will

give you an overview of the St. Lucy Project, which is

the food portion of Catholic Charities. Their mission is

feeding the hungry, nourishing the soul.

Catholic Charities believe passionately in a future

without hunger. To respond to neighbors in need, the St.

Lucy Project connects food resources with local food

pantries that distribute food directly to neighbors. Almost

a quarter of a million people in the Arlington Diocese are

“food insecure,” meaning they do not know where their

next meal is coming. As a Catholic response to the

hunger and food insecurity in our Diocese, Catholic

Charities conducts a Diocesan-wide outreach to collect

and distribute food where it is most needed through the

St. Lucy Project. Our Knights regularly assist our

parishes to transport the collected food either to the new

Main Warehouse in Manassas or to Christ House in

Alexandria. Did you know that EDW was one of the first

donors to help purchase a huge walk-in refrigerator and

freezer at the Main Warehouse?

On a local level, one Knights of Columbus organiza-

tion created Bread for Our Brothers, where unsellable

bread products from food vendors are collected and taken

to 20 food pantries, shelters, and churches in Northern

Virginia. Bread for Our Brothers collects anywhere from

500 to 1,000 loaves of bread a week.

The St. Lucy Project offers an opportunity to live out

your faith by directly serving the hungry. As Christ said,

"I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least

brothers of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40).

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

John Pfundstein (65) August 13, 1923 – December 11, 2019

A 45-year EDW member, John Pfundstein

died in his sleep on December 11. John was a

third degree member, a former Council officer, a

staunch supporter of the Arlington Food

Assistance Center, and a regular at the

Thanksgiving Day meal distribution. He became

an institution at EDW noted for his ability to

pitch in whenever needed and to offer his

unlimited font of knowledge about events and

people at EDW.

Since 1985, John was employed at Sibley

hospital in the Nutrition Services and

Environmental Services departments. There, as

at EDW, he had a reputation as a team player

who was always willing to assist his coworkers

whether on or off-duty.

His spirit of charity will live on in all of us

and serve as inspiration in our eternal quest to

be the best knights that we can be.

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INSURANCE CHECK-UP FOR 2020

Where did 2019 go? It seems

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FINANCIAL SECRETARY MESSAGE

—2020 DUES—REMINDER—

In mid-January, a second

mailing of annual dues

notices will be sent to any

Knight who has not paid

their 2020 dues. Knights

who have not paid dues are

subject to possible suspen-

sion, but we would like to

avoid that if at all possible.

For 2020, REGU-LAR member dues will be

$153; HONORARY member dues will be

$108; and HONORARY LIFE member dues

will be $73 (Columbus Club dues only).

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difficulties may contact the Financial Secretary

for possible waiver of their dues. We accept credit card payments (Visa,

MasterCard, American Express, Discover) for dues on our website with “NO FEE”. You can find the link on our website home page www.

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Rosary MC 12:30 pm

30 31 EDW New Year’s

Eve Party CH 6:30 pm

1 Solemnity of Mary

Taco Bar CH 6:30 pm

2 EDW / CC Meeting

MH 7:30 pm LUK MeetingCH 7:30 pm

Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

3 FF Mass & Dinner

Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

4 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

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Rosary MC 12:30 pm

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Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm

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T a c o B a r C H 6 : 3 0 p m

9 O&C Meeting CH 7:30 pm

Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

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Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

11 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

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Rosary MC 12:30 pm

13 14 Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm

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T a c o B a r C H 6 : 3 0 p m

16 E D W M e e t i n g L L 7 : 3 0 p m C H 7 : 3 0

p m S p a g h e t t i N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m

17 Seafood Special

CH 6:30 pm

18 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

19 Family Breakfast

MH 9:00 am Rosary MC 12:30 pm

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MLK Day

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Burger Nigh t CH 6:30 pm

22 T a c o B a r C H

6 : 3 0 p m

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Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm

24 March for Life

Supper Club LL 6:00 pm Seafood Special

CH 6:30 pm

25 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

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Rosary MC 12:30 pm

27 CJB Assembly Meeting

LL 7:00 pm

28 CCA Board Meeting

CH 7:00 pm Burger Night CH 6:30 pm

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Taco Bar CH 6:30 pm

30 Spaghetti Night

CH 6:30 pm

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Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm

1 Steak N igh t CH

6 :30 pm

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